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IT'S ALL IN THE NAME - LIFEJACKETS SAVE LIVES

Lifejackets do as they say - they save lives, and this National Safe Boating Week is the ideal time to check yours are up to doing their job.

You should complete a pre-wear check of your lifejacket before each boating trip. This shouldn’t take longer than a minute or two.

Step 1: Check there are no visible signs of wear and tear.

Step 2: Check that the CO2 cylinder is not pierced and is screwed in firmly (hand tight).

Step 3: If you have an auto-inflating lifejacket, check the auto-inflation cartridge is hand tight and that it's still in date. Cartridges must be replaced by the expiry date shown.

Step 4: Finally, check the pull cord is free and ready to use. After use, remove the cartridge and rinse the lifejacket with fresh water. Dry the lifejacket and reconnect the cartridge before storing.

A regular service makes sure the bladder, inflation mechanism and CO2 cylinder are in good working order.

In NSW, you must service inflatable lifejackets once a year, or in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, and with the boating season having arrived, now is the perfect time to service your lifejacket.

You can watch a great video on servicing your lifejacket here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5iN5Kw-Cf24&t=4s

Today is the start of National Safe Boating Week, and whether you are out on the water to earn a living or just for fun, everybody has a responsibility to ensure the safe operation of their boat and to safely come home to their loved ones.

This year's National Safe Boating Week has three themes:
- Maintenance — be a responsible boat owner and maintain your boat and equipment
- Safety equipment — be prepared before heading out onto the water
- Lifejackets — wear them whenever you are out on the water

Whether you're a power boater, sailor or paddler - over the next week we'll be providing you with some handy tips and ideas to help you have a safer and more enjoyable boating season.

Safe boating!

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🤞 restrictions ease in the future…

NSW Health Visit NSW Government - COVID-19 for important information and advice for community and businesses, including information about COVID-19 symptoms, testing and social distancing.

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⛵ATTN: Boat owners

The Float Your Boat flotilla is calling. Deck out your boats and come join a parade of light cruising along Lake Macquarie. This very unique boating event will be a wonderful weekend for boaties and families. Cash prizes are to be won for the most creative lighting designs.

Sign up at lakemac.com.au/floatyourboat

It's been a while!! we know....
But If you would like to join the club or Committee and see what we're all about please send us a message.
We would love to see some fresh faces & new idea's to improve our club!
🐟🐟New Comp Starting in July 🐟🐟